A320 Systems Installations Liaison Engineer (MAP)

About the role

The A320 Family Mechanical & Electrical Systems Installation (MSI/ESI) MAP Engineer is a highly technical, operational design engineering role dedicated to the direct technical execution, validation, and engineering authorization of solutions for aircraft systems installations and non-conformities.

Responsibilities

• Create, validate, approve, and monitor design and engineering corrective actions, improvements, and preventive measures to resolve physical installation non-conformities across the full airframe perimeter.
• Author and authorize technical solutions and justification reports for repairs, rework, or troubleshooting instructions within the ESI and MSI perimeters.
• Secure compliance with Aircraft Safety and continuous Airworthiness standards across all domain-specific MAP engineering activities.
• Act as a critical functional interface between the A320 Family Chief Engineer/Design Office, local Manufacturing execution, and Quality Assurance departments.
• Liaise with both Airbus Americas and European engineering departments to harmonize local operations with global ways of working.
• Represent the site and MAP US Engineering perimeter at Airbus forums, center of competency meetings, and multi-functional team (MFT) troubleshooting blocks.
• Document lessons learned and feed technical solutions into the MSI/ESI repository to harmonize and improve best practices across work streams.
• Lead or support the presentation of complex repairs and technical explanations directly to internal and external customers or the flight test department.
• Create, approve, and authorize temporary aircraft definitions via special instructions in strict compliance with aircraft architecture regulations.
• Provide comprehensive installation engineering support directly to the shop floor during assembly, equipment installation, flight line and delivery activities.
• Define work solutions for manufacture, provide relevant input to design to minimize recurring defects, and leverage cross-program fertilization to optimize product performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 6+ years of progressive experience in aircraft structure (airframe) design engineering support.
• Broad Airframe MSI & ESI Design Expertise: In-depth knowledge of aircraft electrical, mechanical, and bracket design, installation definition, equipment installation, and full-airframe structural integration.
• Structural Integration Knowledge: Strong foundational understanding of airframe repair design and stress principles to effectively provide technical backup to the structures team.
• Airbus Frameworks & Procedures: Masterful command of Airbus Design Principles tailored specifically to systems, electrical, and mechanical installation perimeters, along with internal tools and workflows.
• Materials & Protection Standards: Comprehensive knowledge of aeronautical-grade materials, industrial standards, electrical bonding guidelines, and corrosion protection methodologies across the airframe.
• Configuration & Change Management: Solid understanding of Airbus aircraft configuration management rules, the full change request process, and associated configuration tracking tools.
• Non-Conformity Tracking: Direct proficiency with Airbus non-conformity tracking systems, concessions, Quality Survey Reports, and Design Query Notes (DQNs).
• Technical Documentation: Expert navigation of standard Airbus manuals, including the Structural Repair Manual (SRM), Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), and Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC).
• Operational Drive: Well-organized, self-motivated, and independent worker focused heavily on technical execution, with an improver mindset and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
• FAL Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt rapidly to changing manufacturing perimeters, shifts, weekend coverage, and short-notice production planning shifts.

Qualifications

• Eligible for employment in the US.
• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time overseas and domestically within the Airbus international network, supplier and customer sites.